CoronaVirus

JARblue · 04-23-2020, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bunk

Regardless, thats odd.

Not really... early evidence weeks ago suggested that cats were more susceptible to contracting the virus than dogs.

bunk · 04-23-2020, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Not really... early evidence weeks ago suggested that cats were more susceptible to contracting the virus than dogs.

Since CV is zoonotic I understand for humans -> domesticated pets, but Lions an Tigers?

vtec to vvel · 04-23-2020, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bunk

Since CV is zoonotic I understand for humans -> domesticated pets, but Lions an Tigers?

Supposedly, the original strand of covid-19 has mutated "at least 30 times" according to the media. Not sure how valid this is, but, it can't be a good sign when it mutates at all.

ZCanadian · 04-24-2020, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

Supposedly, the original strand of covid-19 has mutated "at least 30 times" according to the media. Not sure how valid this is, but, it can't be a good sign when it mutates at all.

Sometimes, viruses can mutate in a way that does not benefit them. That might explain why they can suddenly disappear, or how you get milder or more severe strains.

It can also make chasing cures and vaccines more challenging.

Oxford University has just begun clinical trials of a possible vaccine. Fingers crossed!